According to the company’s press release, only 250 guitars will be manufactured, with a couple of them being auctioned off to benefit The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation and The Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.

“Chris Cornell was not only one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of all time; he was a modern innovator who left a legacy that transcends music genres and generations,” said Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer, Gibson in a statement.

“It is our honor to release this tribute ES-335 in his memory. It’s a guitar Chris fell in love with and which became a part of his creative expression. Chris was a special artist and we hope that this guitar will inspire fans to find their sound, and inspiration, just like Chris did, for many years to come.”

Gibson also shared several photos of the guitar on their official social media. Check them out below.

Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 was officially unveiled at the Chris Cornell tribute concert, I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell, which saw Foo Fighters, Metallica, Ryan Adams, and many more performing the late rocker’s iconic songs.

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I Am the Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell, which is scheduled for January 16th, will be hosted by comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, while all of the revenue from the concert will benefit the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation and the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.

“We are honored to have all these amazing artists and friends come together to pay tribute to and show their love and appreciation for Chris, his music and the mark he’s left on the world. We look forward to sharing this night with all the fans,” said the late musician’s wife Vicky Cornell.

The tickets for the event will be available on November 16th and each the fans who purchase the tickets will receive Chris Cornell’s upcoming self-titled solo album. The record, which will be released on the same day, will contain 11 previously unreleased songs. Deluxe edition of the album will also be up for grabs, containing the songs from both Cornell’s solo career and his works with Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave.

One of them, “When Bad Does Good,” was already presented in September.

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Nick Marras will be responsible for creating a life-size bronze statue of Chris Cornell wearing “his signature boots, dog tag, and long locks.”

According to Vicky Cornell, this statue will be her family’s gift to “the tight-knit community that gave him his start.”

Plans to immortalize the late grunge rocker in form of a statue started taking shape in the summer of 2017. Wayne Toth was originally commissioned to make the statue.

“He is Seattle’s son,” said Vicky Cornell at the time, “and we will be bringing him home and honoring him, I hope, with all of you, your love and support.”

Chris Cornell was one of the most prominent figures of the 90’s music scene in Seattle. He was known as founder and vocalist of grunge bands Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, while also serving as a singer in rock supergroup Audioslave. He was recognized for his solo works as well.

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According to the company’s press release, only 250 guitars will be manufactured, with a couple of them being auctioned off to benefit The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation and The Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.

“Chris Cornell was not only one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of all time; he was a modern innovator who left a legacy that transcends music genres and generations,” said Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer, Gibson in a statement.

“It is our honor to release this tribute ES-335 in his memory. It’s a guitar Chris fell in love with and which became a part of his creative expression. Chris was a special artist and we hope that this guitar will inspire fans to find their sound, and inspiration, just like Chris did, for many years to come.”

Gibson also shared several photos of the guitar on their official social media. Check them out below.

Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 was officially unveiled at the Chris Cornell tribute concert, I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell, which saw Foo Fighters, Metallica, Ryan Adams, and many more performing the late rocker’s iconic songs.

The post Gibson to Release a Chris Cornell Tribute Guitar appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

I Am the Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell, which is scheduled for January 16th, will be hosted by comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, while all of the revenue from the concert will benefit the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation and the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.

“We are honored to have all these amazing artists and friends come together to pay tribute to and show their love and appreciation for Chris, his music and the mark he’s left on the world. We look forward to sharing this night with all the fans,” said the late musician’s wife Vicky Cornell.

The tickets for the event will be available on November 16th and each the fans who purchase the tickets will receive Chris Cornell’s upcoming self-titled solo album. The record, which will be released on the same day, will contain 11 previously unreleased songs. Deluxe edition of the album will also be up for grabs, containing the songs from both Cornell’s solo career and his works with Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave.

One of them, “When Bad Does Good,” was already presented in September.

The post Foo Fighters, Metallica to Take Part in Chris Cornell Benefit Concert appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Nick Marras will be responsible for creating a life-size bronze statue of Chris Cornell wearing “his signature boots, dog tag, and long locks.”

According to Vicky Cornell, this statue will be her family’s gift to “the tight-knit community that gave him his start.”

Plans to immortalize the late grunge rocker in form of a statue started taking shape in the summer of 2017. Wayne Toth was originally commissioned to make the statue.

“He is Seattle’s son,” said Vicky Cornell at the time, “and we will be bringing him home and honoring him, I hope, with all of you, your love and support.”

Chris Cornell was one of the most prominent figures of the 90’s music scene in Seattle. He was known as founder and vocalist of grunge bands Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, while also serving as a singer in rock supergroup Audioslave. He was recognized for his solo works as well.

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